Actinogen Medical Limited is an Australian biotechnology company dedicated to developing treatments for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders linked to imbalanced brain cortisol levels. Their lead product, Xanamem, an inhibitor of the 11ß-HSD1 enzyme, is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials. This compound has demonstrated target engagement within the central nervous system and is being investigated for its potential in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, depression with cognitive impairment, and the anxiety, sleep, and behavioral issues associated with fragile X syndrome. Founded in 1999, the company was formerly known as Actinogen Limited, adopting its current name in November 2015, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
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ACTINOGEN MEDICAL LIMITED is a pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. It is publicly listed (ACW) with a market capitalisation of $121.6M. Xcout tracks 16 named people at ACTINOGEN MEDICAL LIMITED, including Dr Steven Gourlay (Managing Director Chief Executive Officer).
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Alterity Therapeutics Limited, an Australian biopharmaceutical firm, focuses on the discovery and development of novel drug treatments for various neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's, and Parkinson's diseases. Its prominent experimental therapy, ATH434, has completed Phase I clinical trials targeting Parkinson's disease. The company is also advancing PBT2, a compound that has successfully undergone Phase IIa clinical testing for Alzheimer's disease. Established in 1997, the entity was formerly known as Prana Biotechnology Limited before rebranding to Alterity Therapeutics Limited in April 2019, and its main operations are based in Melbourne, Australia.
Argent BioPharma Limited, an Australian-headquartered biopharmaceutical firm founded in 2014, operates as a clinical-stage entity focused on developing innovative nano-engineered therapeutics. The company's core mission involves crafting treatments designed to re-establish a healthy balance between the nervous and immune systems, with its reach extending internationally to locations including Malta and Slovenia. Its diverse pipeline of product candidates is progressing through various clinical phases. CimetrA, a leading contender, is currently in Phase III trials targeting acute lung injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). For refractory epilepsy, CannEpil is undergoing Phase I clinical evaluation. Additionally, CogniCann is advancing through Phase IIA trials, aiming to offer symptomatic relief for Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Beyond these clinical programs, Argent BioPharma is actively involved in the preclinical development of Irnican for Glioblastoma Multiforme and dedicates research and development efforts to wound treatment. The company has also forged a strategic partnership with SINTEF to enhance antimicrobial solutions for chronic wounds and explore potential applications in oncologic wound care. Previously known as MGC Pharmaceuticals Limited, the company officially rebranded to Argent BioPharma Limited.
Argenica Therapeutics Limited, a biotechnology company, engages in the research and development of neuroprotective therapeutic drugs in Australia. Its lead product candidate is ARG-007, a neuroprotective peptide candidate, which is in phase 2 clinical trial to reduce brain tissue death after stroke and other types of brain injury. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Nedlands, Australia.
Invex Therapeutics Ltd is an Australian biopharmaceutical company dedicated to researching and developing innovative treatments for various neurological disorders. Their primary focus is Exenatide, a promising therapeutic agent aimed at neurological conditions linked to or resulting from elevated intracranial pressure, including idiopathic intracranial hypertension, acute stroke, and traumatic brain injury. Exenatide has successfully advanced through Phase II clinical trials. The company was founded in 2019 and operates from Perth, Australia.
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